Now, the story that actually gave birth to the idea of becoming an ethical breeder.
“It wasn’t until my adulthood when I got my first hamster. It was in October 2016 when I went, like a normal person would do, to Pet smart and I saw this little light grey colored hamster (not a silver grey). She was gorgeous. Me and my ex at the time, decided to get her. We bought the “biggest” hamster cage that the pet store was selling, just to find out at home that it was actually not suitable for a hamster. We started researching and purchasing a big cage, all the recommended accessories, toys etc.
She was the princess of the household. LITERALLY.
I am so grateful for her short time with me, because if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have made a very important decision and go for what I love and what feels good to me. We think these little creatures are insignificant but, although tiny, they manage to leave big footprints in our hearts. I know Minnie did.
It was Friday, January 5th, 2018 when I came home from work to see her laying in her cage grasping for air. I was NOT ready. It was too soon. I was counting on a few more months, I was just not ready for what was about to happen. She died snuggled in my arms 20-30 minutes after I got home. I think she waited for me to get home so I would be with her in those last few moments. I was heartbroken. Only after a few weeks I was actually able to look up online her symptoms (she had foam coming out of her nose in the last few seconds before passing) and realized that it was very common for pet store hamsters to have genetic diseases that would shorten their already short precious lives.
In my search for good breeders in the area, the only ones that I was able to find were Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters with at least 6-8 months wait time. I realized in that moment that we need more ethical breeders, those who care about their hamsters and treat them with the love and respect they deserve.”
“It wasn’t until my adulthood when I got my first hamster. It was in October 2016 when I went, like a normal person would do, to Pet smart and I saw this little light grey colored hamster (not a silver grey). She was gorgeous. Me and my ex at the time, decided to get her. We bought the “biggest” hamster cage that the pet store was selling, just to find out at home that it was actually not suitable for a hamster. We started researching and purchasing a big cage, all the recommended accessories, toys etc.
She was the princess of the household. LITERALLY.
I am so grateful for her short time with me, because if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have made a very important decision and go for what I love and what feels good to me. We think these little creatures are insignificant but, although tiny, they manage to leave big footprints in our hearts. I know Minnie did.
It was Friday, January 5th, 2018 when I came home from work to see her laying in her cage grasping for air. I was NOT ready. It was too soon. I was counting on a few more months, I was just not ready for what was about to happen. She died snuggled in my arms 20-30 minutes after I got home. I think she waited for me to get home so I would be with her in those last few moments. I was heartbroken. Only after a few weeks I was actually able to look up online her symptoms (she had foam coming out of her nose in the last few seconds before passing) and realized that it was very common for pet store hamsters to have genetic diseases that would shorten their already short precious lives.
In my search for good breeders in the area, the only ones that I was able to find were Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters with at least 6-8 months wait time. I realized in that moment that we need more ethical breeders, those who care about their hamsters and treat them with the love and respect they deserve.”
The girls from Cheeks and Squeaks have been very supporting and they have agreed to be my mentors.
I would like to express my appreciation for their endless support and inspiration.
I would like to express my appreciation for their endless support and inspiration.